The expedition vehicle - Der Grosse Wagen

You will find the most important details in English here. If you want to see pictures of our vehicle please visit our German description: click here.

Why MAN 4x4?

First of all we wanted to have a four-wheel-drive vehicle. We did not choose a Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 or an Iveco Daily 4x4, because we wanted to have sufficient amount of water, fuel and food for longer trips.

In addition travelling on long distances should be comfortable. We also wanted a fixed double bed, a big kitchen, a bigger fridge, an oven, an indoor shower. There should be a walk-through between driver's cabin and cabin.

Technical details of the vehicle

Vehicle type: MAN LE 10,220 4x4

Engine: D0836LFL02

Engine power: 162 kW

wheel base: 3560 mm

Total weight: 10,000 kg, reduced to 7,490 kg

Gear box: 6S-850 ZF

Fuel tanks: 2 x 300 l (2 x 79 gallons)

Fuel filter: 2 with heating

Additional fuel filter: Separ with water separator

4x4: non-permanent, shiftable

Transfer gear box: G102

Differential lock: Rear axle and front axle

2 heavy-duty accumulators 12 V 140 Ah (voltage 24 V)

Alternator: 28 V, 55 A 1,540 watt

Wheels: Single tyre for TL 11,0-20 8-hole split rims

Tyre: 365/80 R20 TL

Engine bearer for heavy duty

Air filter with preseparator; in addition as our own construction a snorkel

The cabin was built at the company "The Fehntjer". Moreover, the company built the interframe between chassis and cabin (flexible, with shock absorbers in the front), the spare wheel carrier, the walk-through to the driver's cab as well as the stainless steel crane and winch. You find the link to the manufacturer here.

Layout of the cabin:

Technology:

- big rear loading space under the bed, accessible from outside by two hatches

- approx. 280 l (74 gal) of water tank in the rear loading space

- approx. 80 l (21 gal) of sewage tank

- hot and cold water supply

- kitchen sink

- shower tub made from stainless steel in the entrance area with washing basin and toilet Thetford C4